以为 yǐwéi
to think (mistakenly)
以为 (yǐwéi) means "to think (mistakenly)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 以为
没想到
méi xiǎngdào
unexpectedly / didn't expect
接
jiē
to receive / to answer (a call)
普通员工
pǔtōng yuángōng
regular employee
完全
wánquán
completely / totally
Frequently asked questions
What does 以为 (yǐwéi) mean in Chinese?
以为 (yǐwéi) means "to think (mistakenly)" in Chinese. 以为 (yǐwéi) means "to think (mistakenly)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 以为 in a sentence?
Use 以为 (yǐwéi) the way you would use "to think (mistakenly)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 以为?
Common words that pair with 以为 include 没想到. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 以为 (yǐwéi) and 拿 (ná)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 以为 means "to think (mistakenly)"; 拿 means "take / hold / bring". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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